Friday, 16 October begins with three guided bus tours, offering participants the opportunity to experience art at various locations across Uppsala throughout the morning. At the same time, a wide range of exhibitions, guided tours and other cultural activities will be available for you to explore at your own pace. You can find the full programme below. Please note that the bus tours are conducted in Swedish.
Choose One of Three Bus Tours
Bus Tour 1. Public Art in Focus – from Uppsala University Hospital to Rosendal, Ulleråker and Hospitalet
Experience an art tour focusing on public art in Uppsala. You will see public art at Uppsala University Hospital and in the urban development projects in Ulleråker and Rosendal. The tour concludes at Hospitalet’s studios, where there will be an opportunity to visit open studios, take part in workshops and network.
- The bus departs at 8:30 a.m. from Uppsala Central Station, stop E3, and returns to Uppsala Central Station at 12:00 p.m.
- Morning coffee and refreshments are included.
Bus Tour 2. Creative Encounters at Hospitalet – Networking, Open Studios and Workshops
Enjoy an inspiring morning of networking, open studios and creative workshops in Hospitalet’s artistic environment. Meet the artists and creatives working there and get creative yourself!
- The bus departs at 8:30 a.m. from Uppsala Central Station, stop E3, and returns to Uppsala Central Station at 12:00 p.m. The trip to Hospitalet takes approximately 15 minutes.
- Morning coffee and refreshments are included.
Bus Tour 3. Studio Kapellet – Artistic Practice in a Rural Setting: Sculpture Park and Performance
Working Artistically in the Countryside
Visit Studio Kapellet in Östervåla and explore the sculpture park, get an introduction to Kapellet’s activities, and experience a performance by artists-in-residence Afrang Nordlöf Malekian and TM (Tove Möller). Studio Kapellet is run by artists Hanna Wildow and Dick Hedlund.
- The bus departs at 8:00 a.m. from Uppsala Central Station and returns to Uppsala Central Station at 12:00 p.m.
The visit to Studio Kapellet takes approximately one hour, so the programme at the venue will run from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. - Morning coffee and refreshments are included.
Contact person for the bus journey:
Eira Ekenstaf – Arts Development Officer, Region Uppsala
Email: besoksprogram@regionuppsala.se
Explore at Your Own Pace
If you prefer to explore the Uppsala art scene at your own pace, you are welcome to visit any of the following venues throughout the day:
Bror Hjorth’s House
Artist’s home and museum featuring works by Bror Hjorth, as well as temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.
Address: Norbyvägen 26, 752 39 Uppsala
Website: brorhjorthshus.se
Opening hours: Thursday–Sunday, 12:00–16:00
Gustavianum
Uppsala University’s museum, featuring collections related to art, cultural history and the history of science, housed in one of the university’s oldest buildings.
Address: Akademigatan 3, 753 10 Uppsala
Website: www.uu.se/gustavianum
Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 11:00–17:00
Monday: Closed
Uppsala Art Museum
Art museum featuring modern and contemporary Swedish and international art in a historic castle setting.
Address: Drottning Christinas väg 1E, 752 37 Uppsala
Website: konstmuseum.uppsala.se
Opening hours:
Tuesday–Wednesday, 11:00–17:00
Thursday, 11:00–21:00
Friday–Sunday, 11:00–17:00
Offkonsten! c/o Stadsteatern
Contemporary art gallery featuring works from the art collections of the City of Uppsala and Region Uppsala, with a focus on public art.
Website: offentligkonst.uppsala.se
Monday–Friday, 12:00–18:00
Uppsala Artists’ Club
Artist-run gallery presenting exhibitions by artists from Uppsala County in Gallery 1, as well as temporary exhibitions in Gallery 2.
Address: Sysslomansgatan 1, 753 10 Uppsala
Website: www.uppsalakonstnarsklubb.se
Opening hours:
Thursday–Friday, 14:00–18:00 (Friday 16 October: extended opening hours, 9:00–18:00)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–16:00 during exhibitions
Köttinspektionen
Artist-run cultural centre presenting contemporary art, dance and theatre through exhibitions, residencies and performing arts.
Address: Säbygatan 15, 753 23 Uppsala
Website: kottinspektionen.org
Opening hours:
Vary depending on exhibitions and events – please check the website for current information.
Gallery Wildstyle
Art gallery focusing on street art, graffiti and urban contemporary art by Swedish and international artists.
Address: Kyrkogårdsgatan 23, 753 12 Uppsala
Website: wildstyle.se
Opening hours:
Wednesday–Friday, 12:00–18:00
Saturday, 11:00–16:00
Sunday–Tuesday: Closed
Uppsala Cathedral
Historic cathedral featuring art, architecture, cultural and historical artefacts, exhibitions and guided tours. Uppsala Cathedral is the largest cathedral in the Nordic countries.
Address: Domkyrkoplan, 753 10 Uppsala
Website: Uppsala Cathedral
Opening hours:
Monday–Sunday, 08:00–18:00
Please note that access may be limited during services, funerals, baptisms, weddings and concerts.